Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s 69th Session, stressing Egypt’s commitment to tackling the “plague” of terrorism while hundreds of supporters stood outside the United Nations in New York.Upon being called to the podium, the Egyptian President was received with a loud applause from delegates, including world heads of state, of the General Assembly. The applause visibly pleased President Sisi, who immediately acknowledged it by smiling and putting his hands together in a sign of gratitude.

‘A New Egypt’Minutes after commencing, the President was met with another applause after declaring the intentions of Egyptians to build a “New Egypt.”“Our aim is to build a new Egypt,” said the President before being interrupted by the clapping of the hall.“A state that respects the rights and freedoms, honours its duties, and ensures the co-existence of its citizens without exclusion or discrimination. A state that respects and enforces the rule of law, guarantees freedom of opinion for all and ensures freedom of belief and worship to its people. A state that is determined to achieve growth, prosperity, and a promising future that meets the aspirations of its people,” declared the President after silence had returned to the General Assembly.To attain this promise, the President stressed that the State should respect and enforce the rule of law, guarantee freedom of speech and religion, and work towards the growth and prosperity of the country.At the start of his speech, President Sisi had addressed criticism of Egypt’s road map since the ouster of deposed President Mohammed Morsi.The President said Egyptians had made history in the past two years by first revolting against corruption and despotism to claim their right to freedom, dignity and social justice, and then when they rose up against exclusion and refused to succumb “to the tyranny of a faction who, in the name of religion, put its narrow interests before the interests of the people.”Terrorism and the threats on the worldThe world is starting to grasp the reality of what happened in Egypt, and to understand the circumstances that drove Egyptians to intuitively take to the streets to rebel against the forces of extremism and darkness,” explained the President in his 17-minute speech.The President added that Egypt had warned the world about the spread of terrorism at the hands of extremist groups.“The upsurge in extremism and violence perpetrated in the name of religion that the region is currently witnessing is an evidence of the true objectives of these groups that exploit religion,” said Sisi.“They have transformed the values of justice, compassion and mercy treasured by Judaism, Christianity and Islam, into grim sectarianism and destructive civil and regional wars which continue to claim the lives of innocent people of different religions.”The President, who showed confidence in his words, asserted that Egypt has suffered from the scourge of terrorism since the 1920s at the hands of a ‘handful of extremists that commit atrocities in the name of religion.’However, Sisi added that these extremists should not be allowed to abuse Islam and offend the 1.5 billion Muslims across the globe.“Terrorism is a plague that does not differentiate in its spread between developing and developed societies.”Tackling problems in the regionEgypt’s President said that extremism and polarisation had led to strife and divisions in the region.The President called for states in the region to ensure equality among citizens and respect for the rule of law. Sisi added that confronting extremism was also essential in tackling the various crises the region faces.On Libya, Sisi said that Egypt had partnered with the country’s neighbours to achieve a comprehensive political solution aimed at ending bloodshed and helping strengthen and support elected Libyan institutions.Turning to Syria, the President added a political framework which reflected the aspirations of the Syrian people without compromising with terrorists or extremists was necessary.Meanwhile, Sisi hailed the formation of a new government in Iraq, stating that it was a significant development in the path to achieving stability and regaining territories that have fallen under the control of ISIL.In regards to Palestine, the President stated that the Palestinian issue remained a top priority for Egypt.“Palestinians still aspire to establish their independent state on the occupied territories in 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” said the President, adding that Egypt had worked to achieve this goal since the 1970s.“The continued deprivation of the Palestinian people of their rights is undoubtedly exploited by some to inflame other crises, achieve hidden goals, fragment Arab unity, and impose control on Palestinians under the guise of realising their aspirations.”Africa was also the focus of President Sisi’s speech. The President urged the world to commit to tackling the outbreak of the deadly ebola virus in Western Africa and reaffirmed Egypt’s continued desire to work with its African partners.Security Council and Final ApplauseEnding his speech, Egyptian President Sisi announced his country’s bid for non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council in 2016-2017.The President added that Egypt, which was last on the Security Council in 1997, aspires to take the seat in 2016 in order to achieve the protect the interests of developing countries as well as to accelerate reform of the United Nations system.Sisi invited member states to support Egypt’s candidature to the Security Council, adding that as a founding member of the United Nations, Egypt’s vision of international relations is one founded on the respect of the principles of international law, treaties and conventions.Moments before concluding his speech, the President was once more interrupted with applause upon declaring “long live Egypt!”“Long live Egypt. Long live the loving people’s of the world. Long live the principles of humanity and the values of tolerance and coexistence. Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings. L.A.-resident Egyptian Coptic-Christians rallied to support Egypt's army liberating the country from Islamist rule, which was imposed by Obama administration-supported, Muslim Brotherhood facilitator, Mohamed Morsi. This DemoCast exclusive video was recorded last August outside of the Federal Buildingin Los Angeles.

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Britain's former armed forces commander in Afghanistan talks to Jerusalem U about the double standards in the treatment of the Israel Defense Forces, who was set-up by Hamas to elicit maximal civlilian injury (to smear Israel and evoke abscondable, re-building aid) during the recent Gaza conflict.

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A DemoCast original production. America's 13-year check-up. Taking stock of Americans' understanding of the jihadist attacks of September 11, 2001 and their relevance in understanding the goals of Islamism and how to defend freedom against Islamism's global revolution.

9/11 Ceremony in L.A. omits reference to who is at war with America & why

Using the annual Los Angeles, Sept. 11th civic ceremony as an example, what are the lessons which 9/11-like terror anniversary events ought be teaching the public about the Islamist revolution fighting to control and dominate the life on non-Muslims? After a dozen years since the Islamist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, ought civic commemorations be merely mourning our losses, or steeling free-people's understanding and resolve to overcome the revolutionary movement working to control free-societies?

A dozen years after 2001, the 8th grader who sings the national anthem at the September 11th Attack commemoration ceremony in Beverly Hills is asked some basic questions about the 9/11 attacks and consequent war- with surprising answers.

Miss Teen USA contestant from Beverly Hills in 2013, Savanah Palacio, an articulate, Pasadena, California high-school senior, explains what high-school has taught her about the identity and intentions of the 9//11 jihad attackers, and America's defense against jihadism, and how to protect freedom from totalitarian Islamism.

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Los Angeles commemorates the tragedy of September 11th at the 9/11 Memorial Fountain, situated in front of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 88 in Sherman Oaks.

LAFD Fire Station 88 is home to California Task Force 1, the premier 70-member Urban Search and Rescue Team that was the first U.S.and R Team called to Ground Zero on 9/11/2001. CA-TF-1 has responded to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike, as well as many local disasters.

In a recent report appearing in the UK-based Telegraph, both Qatar and Kuwait were singled out for openly, and even avidly, aiding fundraising efforts for Islamic State/ISIS terrorists who are currently engaged in fierce clashes with the Syrian army alongside Israel on the Golan Heights. (The Algemeiner 9/7)

Qatar and Turkey are accused of taking over as the main foreign patrons for Hamas after Iran and the Sunni organization had a falling out three years ago - over its support for rebel fighters seeking to dislodge Tehran's ally, Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Qatar hosts Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal and has pledged $400 million in infrastructure funding for Hamas. ("Congress goes after 'frenemies' Turkey, Qatar" in al-Monitor 9/9)

Arlan Mitnick organized Qatar Consulate protest in LA

In Beverly Hills, California, an ethnically-diverse group of Christians, Jews, a Hindu Sikh demonstrated against the Obama administration's enabling Qatar's influence - which they feel contradicts America's foreign policy interest to defeat the Islamist groups which persecute non-Muslim peoples, like the Coptic Christians of Egypt and the Jews of Israel. The protest was held outside the Qatar Consulate in Beverly Hills on Sunday, September 7th. Many passing cars honked their horns in solidarity with the protestors